The Claws of Evil
Published on 1. March 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
336 pages
978-1-4095-4400-5 (ISBN)
Description
Every coin has two faces. Every war has two sides. One boy has to make the right choice.
The year is 1891 and London is at war. High up on the rooftops lives a ragtag band of orphans and spies - the Watchers - protectors of the city. But below the cobbled streets lurks the Legion, a ruthless gang of cut-throats and thieves, plotting to unleash the darkest forces of Hell.
When a mysterious coin falls into his hands, cocky street urchin, Ben Kingdom, is flung into the midst of this ancient battle. The fate of the world rests with Ben, but which side will he choose? An army of angels... or the Claws of Evil?
The year is 1891 and London is at war. High up on the rooftops lives a ragtag band of orphans and spies - the Watchers - protectors of the city. But below the cobbled streets lurks the Legion, a ruthless gang of cut-throats and thieves, plotting to unleash the darkest forces of Hell.
When a mysterious coin falls into his hands, cocky street urchin, Ben Kingdom, is flung into the midst of this ancient battle. The fate of the world rests with Ben, but which side will he choose? An army of angels... or the Claws of Evil?
Reviews / Votes
A great urban fantasy story full of well-depicted characters... an enthralling start to a series for the 9+ age range. * Mr. Ripley's Enchanted Books blog * A thrilling fantasy with fascinating characters and a compelling plot. * Booktrust * An exciting, action-packed fantasy. * TBK Magazine * Benjamin Kingdom was a seriously cool protagonist... cocky, yet brave and intelligent. * Books and Writers Jnr blog * I really want to shout about how much I enjoyed this book! As I read the publisher's blurb for The Claws of Evil, I already knew that it was ticking most of my 'must read' boxes, and I was not to be disappointed in the slightest. * The Book Zone blog *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 10 to 13 years
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 130 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
280 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4095-4400-5 (9781409544005)
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Andrew Beasley
The Claws of Evil
E-Book
03/2013
1st Edition
Usborne Publishing Ltd
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Person
Andrew Beasley was born in Hertfordshire, and has spent most of his life with his nose buried in a book. He is the Carnegie-nominated author of The Battles of Ben Kingdom and S.C.R.E.A.M. series, as well as being a primary school teacher, where he shares his passion for storytelling with his class. Andrew lives in Cornwall with his wife and their two children, Ben and Lucy.